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Synonyms for negotiating

Grammar : Noun
Spell : ni-goh-shee-eyt
Phonetic Transcription : nɪˈgoʊ ʃiˌeɪt


Définition of negotiating

Origin :
  • "to communicate in search of mutual agreement," 1590s, back-formation from negotiation, or else from Latin negotiatus, past participle of negotiari. In the sense of "tackle successfully" (1862), it at first meant "to clear on horseback a hedge, fence, or other obstacle" and "originated in the hunting-field; those who hunt the fox like also to hunt jocular verbal novelties" [Gowers, 1965]. Related: Negotiated; negotiating.
  • noun transacting
Example sentences :
  • They're negotiating now with the Rothschilds to limit the output of the Rio Tinto mines.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • A general fight began even while the two chiefs were negotiating.
  • Extract from : « Peter the Hermit » by Daniel A. Goodsell
  • He also succeeded in negotiating a treaty of amity and commerce.
  • Extract from : « Hidden Treasures » by Harry A. Lewis
  • It was said indeed that the Duke was negotiating with Burgundy for its surrender.
  • Extract from : « History of the English People, Volume III (of 8) » by John Richard Green
  • Suppose A and B are negotiating for the sale and purchase of a piece of land.
  • Extract from : « Up To Date Business » by Various
  • We have been engaged a long time in negotiating a cartel of exchange.
  • Extract from : « The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. I » by Various
  • The proivisional government of Poland was the while negotiating with France and Austria.
  • Extract from : « Kosciuszko » by Monica Mary Gardner
  • Therefore I think that the time for negotiating has now arrived.
  • Extract from : « The Peace Negotiations » by J. D. Kestell
  • And now the British are negotiating with us; in fact, they opened up these negotiations.
  • Extract from : « The Peace Negotiations » by J. D. Kestell
  • It is said that we shall never get such an opportunity again for negotiating.
  • Extract from : « The Peace Negotiations » by J. D. Kestell

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